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Packers fans ready to celebrate Aaron Rodgers Day

By ASSOCIATED PRESS Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 11:30 a.m.

GREEN BAY—To most people, Wednesday will just be a quirky date: Dec. 12, 2012, or 12-12-12. But to Packers fans, the number 12 carries special meaning.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers wears No. 12. So earlier this year the state Legislature designated the day Aaron Rodgers Day in honor of the Super Bowl winner and last year’s MVP.
Some public and private businesses are encouraging their employees to wear Rodgers jerseys Wednesday. Others are encouraging $12 donations to the MACC Fund charity. A Green Bay mall is offering special deals, including $20 Aaron Rodgers T-shirts for $12.
Rodgers has said he prefers to deflect personal attention to his team, but he was honored by the proclamation.
Rodgers’ predecessor wore No. 4. However, the state Legislature never named April 4, 2004 Brett Favre Day.

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woodsman
Dec 11, 2012 at 5:49 p.m.
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You people really need to get a life,if little boys playing with balls turn you on GEEEEEEZZZ

JoyM
Dec 11, 2012 at 3:13 p.m.
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Well, if people didn't spend the money to see the games and watch the high-earner, it wouldn't be that way. Meanwhile, tourism dollars are spent in this state due to the Packers and their opponents visiting Lambeau field, so you should also appreciate the positives.

Nice
Dec 11, 2012 at 3:11 p.m.
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If you guys don't like what's in the article don't read it. There always has to be a couple of cry babies posting negative comments.

rtabb
Dec 11, 2012 at 12:55 p.m.
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For a guy who says "he prefers to deflect personal attention to his team" he sures seems to like all the attention.

non_grata
Dec 11, 2012 at 12:22 p.m.
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Whoot! whoot! Go Rogers! I love football.

Sigma40
Dec 11, 2012 at noon
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Really? A holiday to honor a guy who plays with a ball? All the people in society that do all sorts of real work, contribute in real ways and they go unmentioned. Society truely amazes me sometimes.

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